Written question asked by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 November 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 November 2004 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what steps her Department is taking in conjunction with the Home Office to tackle rogue doorstep selling.

Answer: John Barrett: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps her Department is taking in conjunction with the Home Office to tackle rogue doorstep selling. [198919] Mr. Sutcliffe: I have proposed a cross-departmental ministerial group, including Home Office, to encourage a more joined-up approach to rogue trading practices. Ministerial colleagues take this matter very seriously and will be meeting at the earliest opportunity.

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